Suspension of benefits 1. The complaining Party may, at any time thereafter, communicate in writing to the Party complained against its intention to suspend the application of benefits in 30 days upon reception of such communication,if: (a) the disputing Parties are unable to agree on a compensation within 30 days after the period for establishing such compensation has begun, or the Party complained against has failed to observe the terms of the agreed compensation within 30 days following such agreement; (b) the Panel under the Article 187 (Examination of the Implementation) finds that the Party complained against fails to bring the measure found to be inconsistent with this Agreement into compliance with the recommendations of the Panel within the period of time established; or (c) the Party complained against expresses in writing that it will not implement the recommendations. 2. The complaining Party may initiate the suspension of benefits within 30 days following the latest date between the date of the communication pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article and the date when the Panel issued its report pursuant to Article 190 (Examination of Benefit Suspension Level). 3. The level of benefits to be suspended shall have an equivalent effect to the benefits not being received. 4. In considering what benefits to suspend pursuant to paragraph 1: (a) the complaining Party should first seek to suspend benefits in the same sector or sectors affected by the measure; and (b) if the complaining Party considers that it is not practicable or effective to suspend benefits in the same sector or sectors, it may suspend benefits in other sectors. The communication in which it announces such a decision shall indicate the reasons on which it is based.
Duration of Benefits Eligibility for Income Protection benefits will cease upon the earliest of the following dates: 1.09.01 the date the member is no longer disabled from performing the duties of their regular position, or any alternative employment made available to the member by the City. 1.09.02 the date the member's Income Protection benefits have been expended. 1.09.03 the date the member dies.
Retention of Benefits Union leave under the following four (4) sections will be unpaid. The Employer will maintain regular pay and xxxx the Union for the costs of the employee’s salary and benefits. If the Union member is part-time or casual, and the leave is greater than their normal work hours, the Employer will pay the employee for the full length of the leave requested by the Union. The Employer will xxxx the Union for these days as noted above. The Union will pay these invoices within twenty-eight (28) days. Union leave is not unpaid leave for the purposes of Article 22.02 [i.e. such leave will not affect the employee’s benefits, seniority or increment anniversary date].
Extension of Benefits Upon termination of insurance, whether due to termination of eligibility, or termination of the Contract, an extension of benefits shall be provided for a period of no less than 30 days for completion of a dental procedure that was started before Your coverage ended.
Payment of Benefits All or part of the contract benefits may be paid under one or more of the following: - a variable payment plan; - a fixed payment plan; or - in cash. The provisions and rate for variable and fixed payment plans are described in Section 11. Contract benefits may not be placed under a payment plan unless the plan would provide to each beneficiary a monthly income the initial amount of which is at least the minimum payment amount shown on page 4. A Withdrawal Charge will be deducted from contract benefits before their payment under certain conditions described in Section 7.3.
Description of Benefits The benefits available under this Plan will be as defined in Items F(1), F(3), and F(4) of the Adoption Agreement.
Summary of Benefits This Summary of Benefits shows the amount you will pay for covered services under this Blue Shield of California plan. It is only a summary and it is part of the contract for health care coverage, called the Evi- dence of Coverage (EOC). Please read both documents carefully for details. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFE MOBILITY WITH AAA - Your benefit is provided by American Automobile Associ- ation of Northern California, Nevada & Utah (AAA). The benefit is a Classic AAA membership and includes access to Independent and Safe Mobility tools and services. • Roadwise Driver • Educational Driving Resources • Roadside Assistance $0 First $250 each Calendar Year $250 Remainder of charges 20% plus 100% of additional charges over the $50,000 lifetime maximum BASIC GYM ACCESS THROUGH SILVERSNEAKERS® FITNESS $0 HEARING AID SERVICES – Your hearing aid services benefits are provided by EPIC Hearing Healthcare (EPIC). This benefit is designed for you to use EPIC network providers. EPIC Participating Providers are listed at xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/XxxxxxxXxxx. If you choose to use out-of-network providers, those services will not be covered. This benefit is separate from diagnostic hearing examinations and related charges as covered by Medi- care. Hearing aid benefits every year include: • One routine hearing exam • Hearing aid instrument o Choice of private-labeled Silver (mid-level) or Gold (premium level) tech- nology hearing aid models o Up to two hearing aids in the following styles: ▪ in-the-ear; ▪ in-the-canal; ▪ completely-in-canal; ▪ behind-the-ear; or ▪ receiver-in-the-ear. o All technology levels include: ▪ one consultation; ▪ two-year supply of batteries per hearing aid; and ▪ three-year extended warranty. o Silver technology level hearing aids include: ▪ one behind-the-ear hearing aid (non-ear mold model) delivered directly to your home; and $0 Silver Technology Level: $449 per hearing aid Gold Technology Level: $699 per hearing aid ▪ up to three virtual follow-up visits by a participating provider for hearing aid fitting, consultation, device check, and adjustment for no additional cost. o Gold technology level hearing aids include: ▪ one hearing aid delivered in-person by a participating provider; ▪ up to three in-person follow-up visits for hearing aid fitting, con- sultation, device check, and adjustment for no additional cost; and ▪ standard ear molds & impressions. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE VISION SERVICES– Your vision benefits are provided by Vision Service Plan (VSP). This benefit offers one of the largest national network of independent doctors located in retail, neighborhood, medical and professional settings. You can lower any out-of-pocket costs by choosing network providers for covered services. VSP Participating Providers may be located through an online directory at xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Click on Find a Doctor. Comprehensive eye exam once every 12 months $20 All costs above $50 Eyeglass frame once every 24 months All costs above $100 All costs above $40 Eyeglass lenses once every 12 months $25 Single vision: • Single vision• Bifocal• Trifocal• Aphakic or lenticular monofocal or multifocal All costs above $43 Bifocal:All costs above $60 Trifocal: All costs above $75 Aphakic or lenticular monofo- cal or multifocal: All costs above $104 Contact lenses (instead of eyeglass lenses) once every 12 months • Non-elective (medically necessary) – Hard or Soft – one pair • Elective (cosmetic/convenience) – Hard – one pair • Elective (cosmetic/convenience) – Soft – Up to a three- to six-month supply for each eye based on lenses selected Non-elective (hard or soft): $25 copay and all costs above $500 Elective (hard or soft): $25 copay and all costs above $120 Non-elective (hard or soft): All costs above $200 Elective (hard or soft): All costs above $100 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION BY PHONE OR VIDEO THROUGH TELADOC $0 per consult OVER-THE-COUNTER ITEMS THROUGH CVS – Eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items are available through the OTC Items Catalog, at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxXXX. Limitations may apply. Refer to the OTC Items Catalog for more information. Up to two orders per quarter All costs above the $100 Allow- ance per quarter No person has the right to receive the benefits of this plan for Services furnished following termination of coverage except as specifically provided under the extension of benefits, Part I.B. of this Agreement. Benefits of this plan are available only for Services furnished during the term it is in effect and while the individual claiming benefits is actually covered by this Agreement. Benefits may be modified during the term of this plan as specifically provided under the terms of this Agreement or upon renewal. If benefits are modified, the revised benefits (including any reduction in benefits or the elimination of benefits) apply to Services furnished on or after the effective date of the modification. There is no vested right to receive the benefits of this Agree- ment. I: CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE AND PAYMENT OF DUES
Cessation of Benefits An employee shall cease to be eligible for benefits of this Plan at the earliest of the following dates: (a) at the end of the month in which the employee reaches his/her sixty-fifth (65th) birthday; (b) on the date of commencement of paid absence prior to retirement; (c) on the date of termination of employment with the Employer. Benefits will not be paid when an employee is serving a prison sentence. Cessation of active employment as a regular employee shall be considered termination of employment except when an employee is on authorized leave of absence with or without pay.
Denial of Benefits Subject to prior notification and consultation, a Party may deny the benefits of this Chapter to: (a) investors of the other Party where the investment is being made by a enterprise that is owned or controlled by persons of a third State and the enterprise has no substantive business activities in the territory of the other Party; or (b) investors of the other Party where the investment is being made by a enterprise that is owned or controlled by persons of the denying Party.
Assignment of Benefits Neither the Participant nor any other beneficiary under the Plan shall have any right to assign the right to receive any benefits hereunder, and in the event of any attempted assignment or transfer, the Company shall have no further liability hereunder.